Editors' Picks: Websites and Blogs
Feminist Sites
Feministing
www.feministing.com
Blog that comments on and analyzes society. Read what others have to say and post your own opinions.
Finally, A Feminism 101 Blog
www.finallyfeminism101.wordpress.com
A good place to learn about feminism, this blog answers basic questions. It has links to longer essays on various aspects of feminism.
Woman of Color Blog
www.brownfemipower.com
A "radical woman of color feminist site."
About-face
www.about-face.org
An interesting look at stereotypes and roles of women in the media.
Hollaback
www.hollabackchitown.blogspot.com
Users share their personal experiences with street harassment.
Music Sites
The Hype Machine
www.hypem.com
Great way to learn about and listen to new music. Gathers music blogs and has links to mp3s posted legally.
GoGirls Music
www.gogirlsmusic.com
Promotes independent women musicians.
Halftime Online
www.halftimeonline.com
Hip Hop music and culture blog. Includes interviews with artists.
Pitchfork
www.pitchforkmedia.com
Independent music criticism.
Pandora
www.pandora.com
Create your own radio station and listen to new artists who have a similar sound to artists you like.
Other Cool Sites
We Make Money Not Art
www.we-make-money-not-art.com
An art blog with pictures and interviews with artists.
Good Reads
www.goodreads.com
See what your friends are reading and write your own book reviews. A great place to talk about books and discover new ones.
Digg
www.digg.com
Find new links and share content on the internet through Digg. Users post links to websites and others vote for which they like and dislike.
Upcoming
www.upcoming.org
Learn about what's going on around your city. Users post dates for concerts, festivals, lectures, plays, and any other public events.
This American Life
www.thisamericanlife.org
Listen to any episode or story of This American Life online.
Sheppard Software, Geography Games
www.sheppardsoftware.com/Geography.htm
To improve your knowledge of geography, play games about countries and capitals. It's a fun way to learn about the world.
Post Secret
www.postsecret.blogspot.com
People anonymously mail in secrets on homemade postcards. You can read them on the site and/or make your own cards to send in.